US Bridges

Fondren RD over Brays Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of Braeswood · Structure no. 121020B24809005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,120
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fondren RD over Brays Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying Fondren RD over Brays Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2034. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFondren RD
CrossesBrays Bayou
Location0.03 MI N of Braeswood
RouteCity Street 58
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67623, -95.50865
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,120 (2014)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fondren RD over Brays Bayou built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Fondren RD over Brays Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Fondren RD over Brays Bayou carry?

About 30,120 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Fondren RD over Brays Bayou?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Fondren RD over Brays Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.